Organic produce tends to be both healthier and better tasting than regular produce. Rather than purchasing it from stores, you can choose to grow it yourself. Read below to learn how to grow your very own Permaculture garden.

Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can be difficult because of the hardness of the soil, and because it sticks to the shovel. To make your digging project easier, apply a coat of automobile wax to your shovel first and then buff it lightly. Not only will the clay slide off the surface, but it will keep the end from rusting. Once your soil will be improved, you will not need to dig the soil so soil improvement should be your priority.

Plant slug-proof perennials. Creatures like snails or slugs can destroy a plant in a single night. These pests normally go after plants with thin little leaves and plants that have yet to fully mature. Perennials with hairy, tough leaves as well as those with unpleasant taste are not appetizing to snails and slugs. Some of the examples of these are achillea, heuchera, campanula, helleborus, and euphorbia.

When partaking in gardening activities, particularly in the autumn months, keep an eye on those stink bugs. They like fruits, as well as peppers, beans, and tomatoes. If you don’t treat them, they can do a lot of damage in your garden. You can use natural pesticides or (what we warmly suggest) integrate animals like a chicken that works very well as “natural pesticides”.

Be vigilant about keeping moisture off your plants. If you have excess moisture, this can attract bugs or diseases. A common parasite found in the plant kingdom is fungi. Fungi can be controlled with fungicide sprays, but it is important to treat your area with the spray before you see any problems. Never use chemicals! We found the use of essential oils very effective.

Split up the irises. The more you divide clusters of irises, the more your irises will multiply. Try to divide the bulbous irises when foliage begins to die. The bulbs will automatically split in your hand, and will likely flower the year after being replanted. Use a knife to carefully divide rhizomes. Cut new pieces from the outside and discard the old center. Every piece should contain a strong offshoot. The quicker you can replant your cuttings, the better chances they will reappear next season.

Your garden can really benefit from evergreens featuring berries. These year-round berries will give the rest of your yard a much-needed pop of color, especially in the winter. Some examples include Holly, Snowberry trees, Winterberry, and similar plants.

Know the ideal times to harvest each of the vegetables you plant. Individual vegetables have distinct windows of time to pick for getting the greatest flavors. Many vegetables are best when picked young; baby peas are a prime example. Plant winter vegetables at the right time for a sweeter flavor. You should know the proper time to pick vegetables.

Broad-spectrum pesticide is not a good garden choice. These pesticides can also kill useful insects that eat your pests. In fact, beneficial insects are more likely to die than pests if you spray these types of pesticides. As the population of “good” bugs dwindles, your garden may become overrun with pests. This will leave you using even more pesticides to fix the problem.

Stop wasting your money on inferior fruits and vegetables from the supermarket. Use the advice from this article to begin growing your own produce today.